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Perceptions and experiences of a multi-domain preventive health programme: a qualitative study informing future community-based health interventions in singapore (2024)
In Singapore, the “Get Well, Live Well” program helped older adults improve their health knowledge, adopt healthier habits, and feel more socially connected. Community Health Workers (CHWs), called Care Connectors, played a key role by offering personalized support, building trust, and guiding participants effectively. The program’s success highlighted the importanceRead more…
Feasibility and acceptability of a digital tool to support community-based screening for COVID-19 and other priority medical conditions across rural and peri-urban communities in Guinea (2024)
In Guinea, community health workers used a digital tool and rapid diagnostic tests to bring essential health screenings to rural and peri-urban communities. They tested over 5,200 people for conditions like malaria, COVID-19, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar, with many cases being diagnosed for the first time. TheRead more…
Perceptions around occupational mental well-being of community health workers and an intervention package for its promotion: A mixed-methods study in rural Chiapas, Mexico (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) in rural Mexico face mental health challenges due to difficult working conditions. In response, an NGO introduced a program in 2021 to support CHW mental well-being. A study involving 52 CHWs found their sense of community impact and peer connections boosted well-being, while work-life balance andRead more…
Witnessing for Black mental health: Formative steps for designing a community-based mental health education intervention (2024)
After a racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, a partnership developed culturally tailored mental health programs for the local Black community. Researchers interviewed community health workers and focus groups of community members to identify barriers like stigma, cost, and poverty, and risks such as lack of social support.Read more…
Structural barriers and facilitators to accessing HIV services for marginalized working populations: Insights from farm workers in South Africa (2024)
Farm workers in Limpopo, South Africa face challenges in accessing HIV healthcare services. A study exploring their experiences identified several barriers, including high transport costs, negative attitudes from health workers, stigma, and poor working conditions. However, mobile health services, community health workers, and supportive work environments helped improve access. TheRead more…
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention of Diverse and Underserved Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Dyads in Clinical Trials (2024)
Cancer survivors and caregivers from underserved communities often face barriers to participating in research, worsening health disparities. This study outlines a six-step approach to recruit and retain these groups in supportive cancer care studies: building a bilingual, culturally sensitive team; focusing on health equity; creating accessible materials; collaborating with localRead more…
Preparedness for Practice of Health Professionals in Papua New Guinea: a Cross-sectional Survey of Nurses and Community Health Workers. (2024)
In Papua New Guinea, where health services face major challenges, nurses and community health workers (CHWs) form most of the health workforce. However, their education programs don’t fully prepare them for national health priorities like maternal health and infection control. A study found that new graduates and their supervisors oftenRead more…
NCD prevention and control in Kenya: feasibility study of health kiosks in markets “HEKIMA Study” (2024)
The HEKIMA project tested health kiosks in community markets, staffed by community health workers and supervised by nurses, to improve access to cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in Vihiga County, Kenya. Over six months, 2,224 people, mostly women, used the kiosks for screenings and health promotion. Many had high blood pressureRead more…
Hypertensive myocardial disease screening in low-income settings using smartphone-based technologies: a prospective multicenter trial (2024)
A pilot study tested the use of a low-cost smartphone ECG device, D-Heart, combined with blood pressure monitoring for cardiovascular (CV) screening in rural Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda. Community health workers screened 950 patients, identifying CV issues such as hypertension and abnormal ECGs. Results showed 18% of patients needed hospitalRead more…
Development and Implementation of Health Education Tools for Excluded Areas in the Czech Republic (2024)
The Saste Roma project aimed to improve health literacy and disease prevention among the excluded Czech Roma population. From 2021 to 2024, it developed and implemented 12 tailored communication tools, including brochures, music videos, a mobile app, social media campaigns, and school e-learning modules. These tools reached over half aRead more…
The Impact of Integrated Community-Based Management of Respiratory Infections in Reducing Child Mortality (2024)
Pneumonia is a leading cause of child deaths, especially in low-income countries with limited healthcare access. This study reviewed research on community-based interventions for managing respiratory diseases in children under five. Results showed that involving community health workers in early diagnosis, prevention, and raising public awareness reduced child deaths byRead more…
World Vitiligo Day: Lessons from Mexico’s Annual Headquarters and Its Real-World Impact (2024)
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches that impacts quality of life, with limited effective treatments. A study in Bangkok highlighted gaps in awareness across ethnic groups. The World Vitiligo Day (WVD) campaign, particularly its 12th edition in Mexico, has been successful in raising awareness through global outreach andRead more…
Community mental health doulas (CMHD): a novel approach to addressing mental health challenges in America (2024)
This study explores the Community Mental Health Doulas (CMHD) model, a new approach to help address mental health care gaps by offering culturally sensitive, community-based support. The model could improve care continuity, reduce stigma, and boost community involvement. Key considerations include finding sustainable funding, collaborating with existing providers, and usingRead more…
Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit (2024)
The Community Health Financing (CHF) Assessment Toolkit helps policymakers, funders, and implementers identify sustainable financing pathways for community health programs. This comprehensive toolkit allows users to assess their current financing landscape, explore innovative funding mechanisms, and develop evidence-based strategies to strengthen community health systems. By leveraging this toolkit, stakeholders can developRead more…
Achieving Gender Equity in the Community Health Workforce (2024)
There is robust and compelling evidence that community health workers play an essential role in delivering life-saving healthcare globally. But women, who make up 70% of this workforce, face significant gender-based challenges including safety concerns, inadequate pay, and limited career advancement. As over 40 countries in Africa have made commitmentsRead more…
Community Medicine in Public Health Crises: A Sociological Examination of Pandemic Responses in Raigad, Maharashtra, India (2024)
This article examines the role of community medicine in addressing public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic in India. It focuses on how community health workers (such as ASHAs and ANMs) and government health programs help prevent disease and promote health at the local level. The study looks at theRead more…
Understanding and Assisting the Recovery of Non-English-Speaking Trauma Survivors: Assessment of the NESTS Pathway (2024)
This study focused on helping Spanish-speaking trauma and burn patients navigate their care after hospital discharge. The program provided resources and support through community health workers, who connected patients to needed services like food, transportation, and mental health care. Of the 80 patients who participated, many had unmet needs suchRead more…
Patient navigation in reproductive healthcare (2024)
This review looks at the challenges to accessing abortion care before and after the Dobbs decision, focusing on how patient navigators can help. The Dobbs ruling increased barriers like cost, knowledge, and logistics, making abortion harder to access. Patient navigators help by coordinating resources, which has been shown to improveRead more…
Advancing community health worker models to support youth and families’ mental health (2024)
Community health workers (CHWs) are effective in delivering evidence-based treatments (EBTs), but their role in the U.S. mental health system is still limited. This article offers recommendations to better integrate CHWs into mental health care, especially for youth, by improving practices, research, and policies to ensure long-term success.
Experiences of access and use of primary health care by users with systemic arterial hypertension (2024)
This study explored users’ experiences with accessing and using healthcare services for managing Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) in Primary Health Care (PHC). Interviews with 38 people from Basic Health Units (BHUs) in Rio de Janeiro revealed challenges in scheduling appointments, getting test results, and obtaining medications. Community Health Workers (CHWs)Read more…
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